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Armistice Day Commemorations, Fade Street Market, National Museum Tours

This week the wonderful people who helped with a donation were Fionnula, Lisa, Irial and Muireann. Thanks a lot!

We have another 2 weekends in November and only another EUR 60 is needed to pay the bills for November. As I said last week: December is a tricky month for donations every year, so the sooner we reach the required amount for November, the sooner we can start laying a foundation for December. Every cent counts and if you can help, please do so! Thanks so much for all your help! Your help is essential to keep the Dublin Event Guide going.

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Free events in Dublin this weekend…

Saturday 15 November

+ Variety of Public Tours at the National Gallery https://www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on

+ Variety of Tours and talks at the National Museums in Kildare Street and at Collins Barracks https://www.museum.ie/en-ie/eventcalendar

+ Airfield Estate Farmers’ Market 09:00-14:30 Airfield Estate, Overend Ave, Dundrum, Dublin 14 https://www.airfield.ie/farmers-market-at-airfield-estate
+ Supernatural Food Market – Food & Farmer’s Market 09:00-15:00 St Andrew’s Resource Centre, 114-116 Pearse St., Dublin 2 https://www.facebook.com/thesupernaturalfoodmarket

+ From These Hands – Christmas Art and Craft Fair 10:00-18:00 Dalkey Town Hall, 18 Castle Street, Dalkey, Co. Dublin https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1871509739009

+ St. Anne’s City Farm – Visit this community farm, run by volunteers 10:00-15:00 St. Anne’s Park, Raheny, Dublin 5 https://www.facebook.com/Stannescityfarm/
+ Chester Beatty Museum Tour 11:00 Chester Beatty Museum, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2 https://chesterbeatty.ie/whats-on/free-public-tours/

+ Blackrock Market 11:00-17:30 Main Street, Blackrock, Co. Dublin https://www.facebook.com/BlackrockMarket/

++ Armistice Day Commemorations – Royal Dublin Fusiliers Association Open Day 11:00-16:00 National Museum, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7 https://www.facebook.com/events/803254302713096
+ Roisín O’Donnell in Conversation – Author of “Nesting” 12:30-13:30 Carnegie Library, North Street, Swords, Co. Dublin https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1864902697169 (Booking required)
+ Debut Writers in Conversation 12:30-13:30 Carnegie Library, North Street, Swords, Co. Dublin https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1864628145979 (Booking required)

+ Teen Maker Meet-up (Age: 13-17) 13:00-15:00 Blanchardstown Library,
Civic Centre, Blanchardstown Shopping Centre, Dublin 15 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1909424101889 (Booking required)
+ Joseph O’Connor in Conversation – Author of “The Ghosts of Rome” 13:45-14:45 Carnegie Library, North Street, Swords, Co. Dublin https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1864885846769 (Booking required)
+ A Taste of Czech Folk Music: Premendik 14:30-17:00 Ballyroan Community & Youth Centre, 111 Marian Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1865757343439 (Booking required)
+ Actor and writer Emmett Kirwan in Conversation 15:00-16:00 Carnegie Library, North Street, Swords, Co. Dublin https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1864736530159 (Booking required)
+ Highlights of the National Museum of Ireland’s Archaeology collection – Tour 15:30 National Museum – Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Events/2025/Q4/February-Tours-at-NMI-Archaeology-(1)
+ Kevin Barry in Conversation – Author of “The Heart in Winter” 16:15-17:15 Carnegie Library, North Street, Swords, Co. Dublin https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1864800852549 (Booking required)
+ Museum of the Moon – 7 metre moon installation with performances – Science Week 17:00-21:00  (13-15 Nov) Merrion Square, Dublin 2 https://www.scienceweek.ie/event/museum-of-the-moon-merrion-square (No tickets required)
+ Hope Concert by Shalom Dublin 19:00-22:00 St. Mary’s Pro Cathedral, 83 Marlborough Place, Dublin 1 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1802710769439 (Booking required)
+ World Dance Party – Show & World Music Disco – Belly dancing 19:00-22:00 St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 468 South Circular Road, Rialto, Dublin 8 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1823065661469 (Booking required)
+ Play: Pack of Wolves – A love story with a twist 19:00-20:00 The Dot Theatre, 6A Pembroke Place, Dublin 2 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1967926205255 (Booking required)
+ Live Gypsy Jazz – Gig 19:30-23:00 Mother Reilly’s, 26-32 Upper Rathmines Road, Dublin 6 https://www.facebook.com/events/772554088564616

+ Glory Days – Bruce Springsteen Tribute Gig 20:30 Arlington Hotel, 23-25 Bachelor’s Walk, Dublin 1 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1804100646599 (Booking required)

+ Latin Fever – Dublin’s Latin Club with reggaeton, merengue, funk, electrolatino, pachangueo, dembow & more 21:00-02:30 River Bar, 1 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2 (Adm free before midnight) https://www.facebook.com/LatinFeverDublin 

+ Variety of Public Tours at the National Gallery https://www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on

+ Variety of Tours and talks at the National Museums in Kildare Street and at Collins Barracks https://www.museum.ie/en-ie/eventcalendar

+ St. Anne’s City Farm – Visit this community farm, run by volunteers 10:00-15:00 St. Anne’s Park, Raheny, Dublin 5 https://www.facebook.com/Stannescityfarm/

+ Indoor Market – Charity Fundraiser 10:00-17:00 Balgriffin Hall, Malahide Road, Balgriffin, Dublin 17 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1930563650849

+ Run Talk Run – Phoenix Park Run of Mental Health Peer Support Group for adults 10:50 Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8 https://bit.ly/RTRDublin (Booking required)

+ St. Patrick’s Park Market – Books, gifts and crafts 11:00-17:30 St. Patrick’s Park, next to St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin 8 https://www.facebook.com/stpatricksparkmarket/

+ Blackrock Market 11:00-17:30 Main Street, Blackrock, Co. Dublin https://www.facebook.com/BlackrockMarket/

++ Fade Street Market – Vintage, Craft, Collectibles 12:00-17:00 The Market Bar, Fade Street, Dublin 2 https://www.facebook.com/WeLovePopUpMarkets

+ Fire Side Stories – Family Event 13:00 James Joyce Centre, 35 North Great George’s Street, Dublin 1 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1968272615377 (Booking required)
+ From Barracks to Museum: An Introduction to Collins Barracks 14:00 National Museum, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7 https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Decorative-Arts-History/Events/2025/Q4/November-Tours-at-Collins-Barracks
+ Celebrate our Heroes through Art with KIKI NA ART – Workshop (Age: 6+ plus adult) 15:00-16:00 James Joyce Centre, 35 North Great George’s Street, Dublin 1 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1881631854529 (Booking required)

+ Chester Beatty Museum Tour 15:00 Chester Beatty Museum, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2 https://chesterbeatty.ie/whats-on/free-public-tours/

+ 1913 – 1923: A Decade of Conflict – Tour 15:30 National Museum, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7 https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Decorative-Arts-History/Events/2025/Q4/November-Tours-at-Collins-Barracks
+ Popcorn Movie Night 18:00 & 20:00 Generator Dublin, Arran Quay, Dublin 7 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1810952410409 (Booking required)

+ Jawbone: Acoustic Blues & Folk Commune 20:00 Arthur’s Blues & Jazz Club, 28 Thomas Street, Dublin 8 https://www.facebook.com/events/2884885621692568/2884885678359229

+ Icarus comedy with Sophia Wren and friends 20:30-22:30 Bruxelles, 8 Harry Street, Dublin 2 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1968054537099 (Booking required)

+ The Comedy Crunch – Comedy 21:00-22:45 Stag’s Head, 1 Dame Court, Dublin 2 https://www.facebook.com/thecomedycrunch

And the free events for next week….

Monday 17 November

Tuesday 18 November

Wednesday 19 November

Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events)

Thursday 20 November

+ Variety of Tours and talks at the National Museums in Kildare Street and at Collins Barracks https://www.museum.ie/en-ie/eventcalendar

+ Variety of Public Tours at the National Gallery https://www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on

+ Sing For Fun! Choir Workshop (weekly) 11:00-12:00 Richmond Barracks, off Bulfin Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8 https://richmondbarracks.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173633651 (Booking required)

+ Highlights of the National Museum of Ireland’s Archaeology collection – Tour 12:30 National Museum – Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Events/2025/Q4/February-Tours-at-NMI-Archaeology-(1)
+ Big Bear Planetarium – various 25 min sessions for children and adults throughout the day 15:00-19:30 Ballyroan Library, Orchardstown Avenue, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 https://www.eventbrite.ie/o/ballyroan-library-2184216231 (Booking required)

+ Jazz & Swing with the Tenters Gypsy Jazz Band 20:00-22:00 Walter’s Pub, 68 Georges Street Upper, Dun Laoghaire https://walterspub.ie/music/

+ Bohemian Bar Jam Session 20:30-23:00 Bohemian Bar, 66 Phibsborough Road, Dublin 7 https://www.jazzireland.ie/jazz-events/jam-session/bohemian-bar-jam-session-1.html
+ The Richie Buckley Quartet – Jazz 20:30-23:30 Frank Ryan’s Pub, 5 Queen Street, Smithfield, Dublin 7 https://www.jazzireland.ie/jazz-events/residency/the-richie-buckley-quartet-13.html

Friday 21 November

+ Variety of Tours and talks at the National Museums in Kildare Street and at Collins Barracks https://www.museum.ie/en-ie/eventcalendar

+ Variety of Public Tours at the National Gallery https://www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on

+ The History of Art in Ireland – Tour 12:00 National Museum – Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Events/2025/Q4/February-Tours-at-NMI-Archaeology-(1)
+ Turks Trad Night 19:00-23:45 Turks Head, Parliament Street, Temple bar, Dublin 2 https://www.facebook.com/events/1136787884561895/

And there is more…

+++ Your Dublin, Your Voice
“Your Dublin, Your voice” is a irregular survey that Dublin City sends to people that are willing to give their opinion. The current survey is about events in Dublin and a few other things. If you want to contribute, you can register here https://bit.ly/newydyv A draw for three voucher (EUR250, EUR200 and EUR 150) among all participants is an additional incentive.

+++ DUBLIN LOVES CHRISTMAS AT RDS
One of this year’s Christmas Markets and Christmas Event venues with a a Bavarian Market, a Spiegeltent, ice rink and fun fair rides is “Dublin Loves Christmas” at the RDS in Ballsbridge. The event intended to open on Saturday 15 Nov and stay open until 23 Dec. However, the organisers decided to delay the opening due to the storm warning this weekend. The storm warning finishes at 12:00 on Saturday, but for some reason the event website doesn’t suggest when the event might open. So you will have to check at https://www.dublinloveschristmas.ie/ to find out from when the event is open to welcome you. I will add the event (admission is free) to the event listings from next weekend because of that.

+++ IMRAM – Irish Language Literary Festival
The Irish Language Literary Festival “Imram” will take place from 08-23 November and all events and details can be found at https://imram.ie/

+++ HUGH LANE GALLERY CLOSED – for 3 years!!
If you enjoy art in Dublin, take note! The Hugh Lane Gallery on Parnell Square has closed its doors on 28 September 2025 for a major refurbishment. And the closure is expected to last a crazily long three years.
During the works, the historic 1930s wing of Charlemont House, the home of the Hugh Lane Gallery, will be upgraded to full modern museum standards, with improved environmental controls and security and the building will be connected to the new city library that is planned for Parnell Square.
The collection — including the always-fascinating Francis Bacon studio — will be packed and protected during the closure and the gallery plans to continue some outreach and off-site programming while the building is being transformed.
Three years without the Hugh Lane will be a huge cultural gap and the surprising thing is that the gallery has been closed despite the fact that the tender for the building works has not even been issued.
This is unfortunately another long-term closure of a museum in Dublin since the National History Museum closed on 01 September 2024 and will be closed for “several years” without an indication for a re-opening date.
(Thanks to Catherine O’L for pointing out to me that the Hugh Lane Gallery is already closed! I love that some of the Dublin Event Guide Readers actively help me! Thanks!!)

https://hughlane.ie/2025/08/01/hugh-lane-gallery-to-close-for-refurbishment-on-28-september-2025/

+++ Dublin City Council Culture Company
Every week, the Dublin City Council Culture Company organises cultural events in venues in Dublin. They are events in addition to the normal events in museums, galleries and other venues. All events are free, but access is by registration only. And these events are POPULAR!! So when I get to checking them out on the Friday before they take place, the most interesting ones are usually already booked out. If you are interested, check them out here https://cultureclubdublin.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows (This week you only see a few, because every month a new batch is uploaded not in a rolling way, but in a month by month way.)

+++ LEARN A NEW SKILL WITH ONLINE COURSES
Is there ever a wrong time for learning a new skill or enhancing what you are already interested in? Maybe it is a language or an instrument or some technical skills? Or something completely different? Nearly every subject is there! Check out Udemy via the link below, they have thousands of courses and there is good chance that what you are looking for is available. Nearly all the courses are REALLY affordable!
The lowest price most of the time is EUR 12.99. Sometimes it even goes down further to EUR 9.99 and when that happens (about once or twice a year), I will tell you. But even 12.99 is definitely a good price for what you get! – Check out the website at https://www.getthislink.com/Udemy22 And if you buy through that link, you also help the Dublin Event Guide! :-)

+++ IKEA Crafting / Music / Cooking Workshops
Ikea in Ballymun runs a variety of crafting, music and cooking workshops it is always worh checking out. The workshops are free and usually go for 45 minutes. They are always for children, but the age is often not fixed. There are specific Toddler and baby workshops at times as well. Check them out on https://www.ikea.com/ie/en/stores/events/ikea-ballymun/

+++ Some more events:

Find Library events here https://www.dublincity.ie/events and Trinity College Events here https://www.tcd.ie/news_events/events/?day=18&month=03&year=2024&search=week

+++ Storytelling and Toddler Groups at Dublin City Libraries
The Dublin City Libraries have published a list of Storytelling and Toddler groups for age 0-4 across the Dublin City Libraries. You can find it here https://www.dublincity.ie/library/blog/storytelling-and-toddler-groups-dublin-city-libraries

And this is it for another week! Have a great weekend and good new week.

Take care,

–Joerg (dublineventguide@gmail.com)

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